Lusaka
Scuba divingin Lusaka
Four pools across the city, or your own. We bring the kit and the instructors.
Quick answer
Where can I try scuba diving in Lusaka?
In Lusaka, the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company runs beginner scuba sessions at Millennium Village, GOGO Fitness and the Radisson Blu Hotel, or at your own pool. Try Scuba (from age 6) costs K1,500 and Discover Scuba Diving (from age 10) costs K2,200 per person. Sessions take 3–4 hours, no swimming is required, and groups are limited to 4 people.
| Venues | Millennium Village, GOGO Fitness, Radisson Blu Hotel, or your own pool |
|---|---|
| Try Scuba | K1,500, age 6+ |
| Discover Scuba Diving | K2,200, age 10+ |
| Duration | 3–4 hours |
| Swimming | Not required |
| Group size | Maximum 4 |
| Instructors | PADI-certified |
Venues
Where in Lusaka
- Millennium Village
- GOGO Fitness
- Radisson Blu Hotel
- Your own pool — we bring the equipment and instructors to you
Experiences
What you can book
| Experience | Price | Duration | Min. age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Try Scuba | K1,500 per person | 3–4 hours | 6+ |
| Discover Scuba Diving | K2,200 per person | 3–4 hours | 10+ |
| Pond Scuba | K2,500 full day | Full day | 10+ |
Beyond the city
Ready for open water?
After the pool, we also dive at Chisamba, Mulungushi Dam, Tiffany's Canyon and Lake Tanganyika.
- ChisambaPond dives.
- Mulungushi DamFreshwater dam diving.
- Tiffany's CanyonCanyon diving.
- Lake Tanganyika →Our home base at Isanga Bay near Mpulungu, with 25 mapped dive sites.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I try scuba diving in Lusaka?
At Millennium Village, GOGO Fitness and the Radisson Blu Hotel, or at your own pool. The Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company brings the equipment and instructors to you.
Can you come to my house?
Yes. If you have a pool, the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company brings the scuba equipment and PADI-certified instructors to you.
How much does scuba diving cost in Zambia?
With the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company, Try Scuba costs K1,500, Discover Scuba Diving costs K2,200 and Pond Scuba costs K2,500 for a full day, all per person with equipment included.
What age can children start scuba diving?
Children can start Try Scuba from age 6. Discover Scuba Diving and Pond Scuba are open from age 10.
Do I need to know how to swim to scuba dive?
No. Swimming ability is not required for Try Scuba, Discover Scuba Diving or Pond Scuba with the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company. Sessions take place in a pool or pond with a PADI-certified instructor beside you.
How many people are in a group?
A maximum of 4 participants per group, so every diver gets close attention from the instructor.
How long is a session?
Try Scuba and Discover Scuba Diving take 3–4 hours. Pond Scuba is a full day.
Are the instructors certified?
Yes. Sessions are led by PADI-certified instructors Hennie Smit and Jonathan Chiwenu.
How do I book?
Message Sid Parmar on WhatsApp (+260 97 972 7627) or send an enquiry through the contact page at zambianadventures.com/contact.
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